Welcome, Guest

Author Topic: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?  (Read 47220 times)

Dan Dixon

  • Creator of Universe Sandbox
  • Developer
  • *****
  • Posts: 3244
    • Personal Site
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #60 on: March 15, 2010, 09:38:40 PM »
Universe Sandbox 2 will cost $29.

Details on the new pricing is here:
http://universesandbox.com/buy/

Upgrade pricing still to be determined.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

atomic7732

  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 3848
  • caught in the river turning blue
    • Paladin of Storms
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #61 on: March 15, 2010, 09:44:32 PM »
May 1st? I thought you said you weren't going to make a day for it to come out!

Edit: And what is with the $29? That's kind of random!

deoxy99

  • Universe Sandbox 1 Beta Team
  • *****
  • Posts: 872
  • ✨ the name's verb ✨
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #62 on: March 15, 2010, 10:00:16 PM »
$30 is no fair! It's too much for me! I am never ever going to buy this...you made me hate it!

Bla

  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 1013
  • The stars died so you can live.
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #63 on: March 15, 2010, 11:10:19 PM »
Since you already paid for it, you will get it cheaper. :)
And remember how much normal games cost. I'd say this program is on the level of professional games.

atomic7732

  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 3848
  • caught in the river turning blue
    • Paladin of Storms
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #64 on: March 16, 2010, 08:32:45 AM »
Since you already paid for it, you will get it cheaper. :)
And remember how much normal games cost. I'd say this program is on the level of professional games.

Ya, I really think this game isn't worth $30, and I'm not trying to give any ideas, but US is probably worth a good $60 or $70, based on other simulator's prices that are similar.

Dan Dixon

  • Creator of Universe Sandbox
  • Developer
  • *****
  • Posts: 3244
    • Personal Site
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #65 on: March 16, 2010, 02:09:01 PM »
After much debate we're feeling pretty good about $29.

This makes it affordable for more people.

deoxy99

  • Universe Sandbox 1 Beta Team
  • *****
  • Posts: 872
  • ✨ the name's verb ✨
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #66 on: March 16, 2010, 02:48:41 PM »
For more? It's for less people!

atomic7732

  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 3848
  • caught in the river turning blue
    • Paladin of Storms
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #67 on: March 16, 2010, 07:14:06 PM »
I think Dan means compared to most games!

PS2: 49.99
PS3: 59.99
Sims 3: 69.99
Most computer games: 49.99
XBox 360: 59.99
Most science simulators that are good and work: $50-200

deoxy99

  • Universe Sandbox 1 Beta Team
  • *****
  • Posts: 872
  • ✨ the name's verb ✨
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #68 on: March 17, 2010, 09:42:33 AM »
Most computer games are 19.99!


atomic7732

  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 3848
  • caught in the river turning blue
    • Paladin of Storms
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #70 on: March 17, 2010, 06:20:14 PM »
Most computer games are 19.99!

You are crazy! Spore and Zoo tycoon and rollercoaster tycoon were 49.99!

atomic7732

  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 3848
  • caught in the river turning blue
    • Paladin of Storms
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #71 on: March 17, 2010, 06:21:50 PM »
Whoa! Sims 3 is way cheaper then i was the day it came out!

Dan Dixon

  • Creator of Universe Sandbox
  • Developer
  • *****
  • Posts: 3244
    • Personal Site
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #72 on: March 18, 2010, 12:49:00 AM »
You are crazy!

Perhaps it's just wishful optimism. Please be sensitive.

deoxy99

  • Universe Sandbox 1 Beta Team
  • *****
  • Posts: 872
  • ✨ the name's verb ✨
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #73 on: March 18, 2010, 10:56:10 AM »
Are you sure it's not pessimism?

atomic7732

  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 3848
  • caught in the river turning blue
    • Paladin of Storms
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #74 on: March 18, 2010, 11:07:20 AM »
You are crazy!

Perhaps it's just wishful optimism. Please be sensitive.

It's not to be mean.

deoxy99

  • Universe Sandbox 1 Beta Team
  • *****
  • Posts: 872
  • ✨ the name's verb ✨
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #75 on: March 18, 2010, 11:14:43 AM »
At Walmart, lots of games, excluding Spore and those games, cost 19.99.

bessy

  • Universe Sandbox 1 Beta Team
  • *****
  • Posts: 52
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #76 on: March 19, 2010, 05:53:11 PM »
i say if the program is going to be upgraded and refined with new features after release

id happly pay £50 for it i mean most of my games cost that much from the shop so... its what i would expect it to cost

PS i don't know the exchange rates atm so can't change in to $ for you

deoxy99

  • Universe Sandbox 1 Beta Team
  • *****
  • Posts: 872
  • ✨ the name's verb ✨
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #77 on: March 19, 2010, 06:08:41 PM »
That would be 67.68 USD, and that is too much.

Chaotic Cow

  • Universe Sandbox 1 Beta Team
  • *****
  • Posts: 588
  • President of Bovine Relations
    • Facebook
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #78 on: March 20, 2010, 11:57:33 AM »
WAY TOO MUCH.


deoxy99

  • Universe Sandbox 1 Beta Team
  • *****
  • Posts: 872
  • ✨ the name's verb ✨
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #79 on: March 20, 2010, 12:26:45 PM »
No, WAY WAY WAY WAY TOO MUCH.

Chaotic Cow

  • Universe Sandbox 1 Beta Team
  • *****
  • Posts: 588
  • President of Bovine Relations
    • Facebook
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #80 on: March 21, 2010, 09:32:27 AM »
Not that I'm sayings it's not worth that much.

Just a lot of teens and younger people get turned off by high prices.

Naru523

  • Universe Sandbox 1 Beta Team
  • *****
  • Posts: 1295
  • let's walk the true path of life
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #81 on: March 21, 2010, 12:44:45 PM »
I actually can buy it... I think. I have 50 bucks right now LOL.

APODman

  • Universe Sandbox 1 Beta Team
  • *****
  • Posts: 225
    • Astronomic Picture of the Day - Brazil
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #82 on: March 22, 2010, 12:05:31 PM »
After much debate we're feeling pretty good about $29.

This makes it affordable for more people.

Good and just price.

Some discount for educational license ?


[ ]´s

Dan Dixon

  • Creator of Universe Sandbox
  • Developer
  • *****
  • Posts: 3244
    • Personal Site
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #83 on: March 22, 2010, 02:40:33 PM »
After much debate we're feeling pretty good about $29.

Some discount for educational license ?

The single copy price is the same for everyone.

Discounts start when you buy 10 copies or more.

You can see the pricing chart here:
http://universesandbox.com/buy/
« Last Edit: March 22, 2010, 06:24:20 PM by Dan Dixon »

Naru523

  • Universe Sandbox 1 Beta Team
  • *****
  • Posts: 1295
  • let's walk the true path of life
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #84 on: March 22, 2010, 03:53:06 PM »
Wait, US2 is coming out in May 1st?

Dan Dixon

  • Creator of Universe Sandbox
  • Developer
  • *****
  • Posts: 3244
    • Personal Site
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #85 on: March 22, 2010, 06:24:03 PM »
Wait, US2 is coming out in May 1st?

Yep! We've announced the date.

deoxy99

  • Universe Sandbox 1 Beta Team
  • *****
  • Posts: 872
  • ✨ the name's verb ✨
Re: What should Universe Sandbox 2 cost?
« Reply #86 on: March 22, 2010, 06:28:19 PM »
Well done, Dan Dixon. You have surely made an improvement in this simulator, as well as some errors, but you have made a good program.